Kelana Jaya LRT passengers describe sweltering commute where a stranger’s simple act of sharing a portable fan helped prevent a fellow commuter from fainting.
A SCORCHING afternoon commute on the Kelana Jaya LRT line turned uncomfortable for passengers after a routine train ride reportedly felt like a “sauna” amid intense heat conditions.
The moment was shared on Threads by user @ainasyamirah, who recounted her experience during the journey.
She said the train became increasingly unbearable as her portable fan ran out of battery mid-ride. Standing in the packed carriage, she described feeling light-headed before noticing a nearby passenger using a fan.
She then observed how the stranger began subtly sharing the airflow, alternating the fan between herself and the passenger without drawing attention.
“Without even looking at me, she kept alternating the fan between herself and me,” she wrote, adding that the small gesture became especially meaningful during a moment she felt close to fainting. She later thanked the woman directly upon reaching her stop.
The user described the interaction as something she was “still thinking about”, calling it a quiet but significant act of kindness from a stranger during a difficult commute.
Public reactions reflected both empathy for the experience and wider concerns over increasingly uncomfortable public transport conditions.
One commuter recalled a similar incident during a disruption at Taman Jaya station, saying they had also shared their portable fan with a fellow passenger who appeared unwell.
Others noted that such situations are becoming more common, with some commuters saying they now carry multiple portable fans and power banks to cope with long or delayed journeys.
Several users said the story prompted immediate reflection, with one admitting they checked their fan battery and recharged it after reading the post.
Another commuter described evening train conditions more bluntly, saying that when ventilation is poor, it becomes “unbearably warm” and can even induce feelings of dizziness.
Some also linked the experience to a broader trend, noting that more passengers are relying on personal cooling devices as daily commutes become increasingly physically taxing.
